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What are the statuts of a company?

✅ In brief


The statuts are the document that sets the main operating rules of a company.


🧭 What you need to know


  • The statuts state, in particular, the form, name, siège social, objet social, share capital and operating rules.
  • They are needed to create a company such as SASU, SAS, SARL, EURL or SCI.
  • They must be signed before the file is submitted.
  • Poorly understood statuts can create difficulties between associés or shareholders.


🛠️ How Leegal supports you


  • Leegal helps you understand the wording shown during the creation process and prepare a clearer file.
  • The flow can organize information, documents and points to watch, but it does not replace a personalized review.
  • If your situation is specific, it is still preferable to ask a chartered accountant, a lawyer or another qualified professional for advice.


🔎 Points to check


  • Consistency of the information.
  • Decision-making rules.
  • Contributions and allocation of share capital.
  • Professional advice if the rules are specific.


⚖️ Limits to know


  • Leegal is not a law firm or an accounting firm.
  • Leegal explains the options and helps prepare formalities, but does not choose for you.
  • Tax, social security or personal asset consequences can depend on your actual situation.


📌 Key takeaway


The statuts are not a simple form: they organize the company.



Updated on: 06/07/2026

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